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Jeep Cherokee 1989 Brakes Problems

115 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1989 Jeep Cherokee - 60% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage115 complaints

115 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

91V003000Reported October 2, 1991 - 33,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 33,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V260000Reported December 27, 1996 - 52,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 52,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Speed Control46Engine20Fuel and Propulsion System16Electrical System15Power Train9Lighting9
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.